16:14 14.02.2011
Czech Republic in anticipation of the Bohemian Carnival
Photo from wussin.cz
Beginning of Spring - the time the most famous and colorful world of carnivals. The most famous, of course, is the Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, which this year is scheduled for March 5-8. In the same period in Italy will be no less famous Venice Carnival. Its main program will begin Saturday, February 26, until Tuesday, March 8, a two-day prologue to the main festivities preceding weekend, February 19-20.
And as bright promises to be a Bohemian Carnevale in Prague, which will be held from February 26 to March 8. It is held annually and is dedicated to the Czech holiday Masopust - Russian counterpart Carnival. The program - parties, art exhibitions, culinary events and parades. The streets of the Czech capital will become a colorful whirl of masks and carts with allegorical figures. In bars and restaurants, guests will be offered a special "carnival" menu.
tradition to hold a carnival in modern Czech Republic has more than one century. The first mention of "Shrovetide festivities in Bohemia and Moravia belong to the second half of the XIII century. Pan-European Carnival gained fame in the mid XVI century, when the formulation of the celebration was engaged by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, who served at the court of the King of Bohemia, Rudolph II. Since then, changing, but without losing its essence, the carnival tradition persisted and was able to reach this day.
main event of the carnival festival is a show of allegory and processions of carnival masks in the center of Prague. During the festival you can visit the Carnival saloon in the palace of Count Clam-Gallas Outdoor Goose and choose for themselves such detail that you've always wanted to have. Here you will find dressers, hairdressers, florists and other specialists. You can also visit the magnificent exhibition of masks and costumes, be a guest of the opening ceremony on Feb. 25, or one of the parties «Galactico» in Clam-Gallas Palace. February 26 you will have the opportunity to enjoy the masquerade parade. If you find yourself in Prague with his family, visit the children's masquerade Amoretto, which will be held on February 27. Small festival guests will be able to try on costumes brave knights, beautiful princesses, dragons, and take part in fun games, dancing, and sweepstakes.
One of the most exciting promises to be a representation of «Segreto - Secrets of the Prague Palace" (every day from 28 February to 7 March), during which the actors, singers and musicians recreate the atmosphere of balls XVII-XVIII centuries. The audience will hear works by composers such as Vivaldi, Mozart, Handel, Albinoni, and see the dances that time.
highlight of the festival, according to tradition, will be "Crystal Ball" - Great Masquerade in the Baroque style, which will be held on Saturday March 5 at the beautiful Palace of Count Clam-Gallas - the participants will be able to go back a few centuries ago, and spend an unforgettable night in masks and carnival costumes.
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